Kemp backs Burt Jones in race to be Georgia’s next governor

By: Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: June 15, 2026

Words: 640

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Gov. Brian Kemp made a last-minute endorsement of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ bid to replace him in the governor’s mansion ahead of Tuesday’s runoff election in the GOP primary.

In a social media post Sunday afternoon, Kemp pointed to their past work over the years, saying that he and Jones “has been a strong, trusted ally in those victories for the people of our state,” pointing to tax cuts and economic growth. He also …

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